President Salome Zourabichvili has called on Georgia’s Prosecutor’s Office to focus on its official duties and refrain from engaging in what she describes as retaliation against her. According to Zourabichvili, the timing of these actions aligns curiously with recent instructions from Russian official Dmitry Medvedev.
“You’ve all seen footage of how the October 26 election was conducted. Now the Prosecutor’s Office is apparently waiting on me for evidence. I always thought it was the responsibility of investigative bodies to gather their own evidence—this is standard in any normal country,” Zourabichvili stated.
The President further criticized the Central Election Commission (CEC) for involving her in the matter, suggesting that the CEC feels “offended” and has requested her assistance in providing evidence.
“Data gathered by citizens and organizations indicate widespread election irregularities on October 26, encompassing every form of election manipulation imaginable: voter bribery, intimidation, ID confiscation, breaches of vote secrecy through electronic systems, and restricted access to constitutional voting rights for the diaspora,” she added.
Zourabichvili also expressed concern about whether the Prosecutor’s Office could demonstrate independence and impartiality.
„I want to reassure the public that I am not afraid, and neither should you be. Everything will be calm and resolved,” she concluded.
The Georgian Prosecutor’s Office announced on Tuesday that an investigation into alleged election fraud was launched following a request from the Central Election Commission (CEC). As part of the investigation, Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has been summoned for questioning on October 31.
